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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0031398211419
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: Lions Gate
Manufacturer: Lions Gate
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Lions Gate
Region Code: 1
Release Date: March 06, 2007
Sales Rank: 18087
Studio: Lions Gate
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Description:
Although he was never a cast member on SNL, Steve Martin currently holds the record for number of times hosting the show. From his early days as a stand-up to becoming a household name, Steve Martin has played many memorable and hilarious characters such as 'wild and crazy guy', Jorge Festrunk, Theodoric Of York, Tightwad 007, and paid homage to King Tut through song. He also played himself in sketches. Whether peddling a special kind of beauty cream, attempting to renegotiate his contract in the middle of a live show, or doing his infamous banjo-playing monologue with an arrow through his head, Steve Martin is undoubtedly one of the most successful hosts in SNL history.
Amazon.com essential video:
No other person has been a guest on Saturday Night Live as many times as the inimitable Steve Martin, which is what makes SNL's Best of Steve Martin compilation the finest of the series. This collection gives us not only clips of some of the show's funniest moments, but also a sense of how the show has evolved from the 1970s. Earlier monologues were rougher, less staged, but absolutely out of control in the best way, as Martin is given free rein to unleash his 'happy feet,' play the banjo, and generally explore his zaniness. The earliest clip dates from 1976 and the latest from the mid-'90s, showcasing the program's greatest players throughout the seasons--Chevy Chase, Laraine Newman, Dan Aykroyd, Bill Murray, Mike Meyers, Dana Carvey, Nora Dunn, David Spade, Jon Lovitz. The beloved classics are here, from 'King Tut,' with complete Egyptian regalia, to the arrow through the head to, of course, a 'wild and crazy guy.' Not enough for you? Well, 'excuuuuuuse me.' Also included are the Coneheads at home (with Martin playing a hapless IRS agent), 'Jeopardy 1999,' 'Common Knowledge' (one of the wittiest SNL sketches ever), and ads for 'Rise' and for 'Steve Martin's Penis Cream.' This collection will satisfy longtime SNL fans and is a great way to show newer fans what comedy is really about. --Jenny Brown
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Steve Martin -- Thank you for being "Wild and crazy"!
What a fun video to see! It was cool to see a taste of Steve Martin in the 1-hour DVD. I know that I forgot some of the skits and characters he created and how some of the terms we joke around in using today, came from him.
BRILLIANT man!
Fun DVD.
Make the popcorn and enjoy!
Rating:  - Steve Martin, a bust
Really disappointed with these clips. Some were very funny, but overall, it seemed to be lacking the best of Steven Martin on SNL. The SNL TV ad DVD is much funnier than this.
Rating: - Saturday Night Live - The Best of Steve Martin
I could have sworn I once thought Steve Martin was funny. Either I was stoned when I thought he was funny or they left the funny stuff off this DVD.
Rating:  - The "Least" of Steve Martin
Were there several different versions of this title made? How did I get the lemon?
This DVD is a real "rip-off"! In approximately 30 minutes I had seen every thing on it and, believe me, I was very disappointed. There was no King Tut and no banjo playing and that is why I bought it in the first place. If it had King Tut and nothing else it would have been worth the purchase price. I went through it three times and could not find it.
Take my advice and pass on this one. It is terrible.
Rating: - Hit and Miss...
I've purchased several of these "Best of " SNL videos, and so far it's been hit and miss as far as the choices they make for which skits to include on the DVD. The "Best of Tom Hanks" has so far been the most disappointing, and the "Best of Alec Baldwin" has been so far the most pleasing, and this "Best of Steve Martin" falls somewhere inbetween.
Still, if you are a Steve Martin fan, this is certainly worth purchasing, especially for the "King Tut" classic, and for the banjo monologue and for the hilarious competition between Steve and Alec for the record of most times as a host of SNL. I'd probably give this one 3 1/2 stars if that was an option.
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